Bio

Originally from New York State, Julie Grower lives in Nashville, TN. Her contemporary folk, country and rootsy pop songs have earned her two Billboard Song Contest certificates of achievement. She has written for “Songs Of Love”, an organization that delivers personalized songs to chronically ill children. Her debut CD “In A New Light”, receives regular airplay on independent U.S. and European radio. It was co-produced by Jon Gordon, who has served as musical director and guitarist for Suzanne Vega and Madonna. She recently released a 6-song EP title “Extended Play”. Her song “Save The Drama For Your Mama” will be on the upcoming CCMA-nominated group The Springs’ upcoming release. Julie has performed at The Bitter End, CBGB’s Gallery, (NYC), The Kendall Café (Boston), and throughout the northeast and in the UK. In Nashville, Julie appears at such venues as The Bluebird Café, Hotel Indigo, and The Commodore Lounge, and has had the opportunity to share the bill with songwriters Tia Sillers (“I Hope You Dance”); Lisa Carver (“Wake Up Older”) and Chris Wallin (“Speed”, “I’m Tryin’ ). Julie is represented by Sharp Objects, an independent song plugging and publishing company. Here is what radio programmers and reviewers are saying: ISWM Top Pick of the Month – “ Julie Grower proves that even small changes in vocal tone or minute shifts in the music can excel the songs to brave new heights of glory. Julie Grower makes it look so easy, and makes it sound so good.” - Independent Songwriter Web-Magazine “Julie Grower is a songwriter's songwriter…Grower and co-producer Jon Gordon blend two or three traditions into harmonious and deceptively simple arrangements…on the evidence of this treasure chest of songs, Julie Grower is a songwriter to watch.” - Jon Sobel, TheGlobalMuse.com “Crisp, melody driven songs. Julie’s angelic voice delicately renders snapshots of life and love. …Grower has a knack for penning tunes that reside comfortably in your ear.” - Songwriter’s Monthly “From listening to this CD, it appears this young New York City singer/songwriter has stripped away all the pretense, affectations and trimmings to get to the heart of her own true sound” - Les Reynolds, Indie-music.com “Pure, honest, unpretentious folk, country, and rock songs that have a timeless quality.… Pure emotion put to music.” - Lord Litter, Radio Marabu “…the kind of maturity and professionalism lacking in most self-financed debuts.” - Country Music International